Has your Vu TV remote stopped working? Worry not, you can install and use the remote app to control your Vu TV. If your Vu TV runs with webOS, use the LG ThinQ app to control it. For Vu Smart TVs running on Android TV and Google TV OS, use the Google TV app as a virtual remote. This article illustrates the procedure for operating the Vu TV without a remote.
Control Vu webOS TV using LG ThinQ App
Before proceeding, ensure your Vu webOS TV is connected to the same WiFi as your phone.
1. Initially, download the LG ThinQ app on your Android or iPhone.
2. Launch the LG ThinQ app on your handheld device and tap the Add a Device icon.
3. From the list of products shown, select TV in the LG ThinQ app.
4. It will start scanning for devices in a range. Choose Vu webOS TV.
5. See and note the code that appears on the Vu TV screen.
6. Enter the pairing code in the app to link your Vu TV.
7. Go to the LG ThinQ app’s home screen and click Vu TV or Remote control.
8. Once the remote interface opens, control the Vu TV using the remote icons on the app.
Control Vu Android TV or Google TV using Google TV App
As a prerequisite, check whether your Vu TV is connected to the same WiFi as your phone.
1. Get the Google TV app on a handheld device from the Play Store or App Store.
2. Run the Google TV app on your phone and accept the app terms & policy.
3. Then, hit the TV Remote or Connect icon to begin scanning for devices.
4. Choose your Vu Android TV or Vu Google TV and note the pairing code on the TV screen.
5. Enter the code and hit the Pair button. The Google TV app will pair with the Vu Android or Google TV within a few seconds.
6. Once the remote layout appears, you can see buttons for power, volume, voice assistant, etc. Use those icons to control your Vu TV from your iPhone or Android.
Control Vu TV using IR Remote Apps
During weak WiFi signals, the above-mentioned remote apps may automatically disconnect your Vu TV. In those cases, you can opt for IR remote apps, which use infrared signals to operate the Vu TV. Another good thing about the IR remote app is that they don’t require pairing. You only need to point your phone at the TV sensor and control it.
If you are looking for an IR-based remote app for Vu TV, have a look at our suggestions.
| IR Remote App | App Download Link |
|---|---|
| Vu Smart TV Remote | Get from Play Store |
| Vu TV Remote Control | Get from Play Store |
| VU TV Remote | Get from Play Store |
With these remote apps, you can turn the Vu TV on/off, manage TV settings, update TV firmware, reset the device, and more.
FAQ
No. There is no unofficial remote app for Vu TV in the App Store. Therefore, it is impossible to operate the Vu TV via an iPhone.
